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I wrapped up ’07 with two huge opportunities that knocked on my perveribal door: A Swiss publishing company asked permission to reproduce an image of my Lorraine Lunch Bag for an upcoming student design book! I am always skeptical of these approaches at first; thanks to my childhood that had me ready to put up my dukes at any time. So, being the thinker that I am, I took a day to mull it over and decided yes, I would accomodate, on one condition; the copyright symbol would appear after or near Dos Chicas. They agreed. We signed the contract. Expect a report later this year as the book is slated for publication in August. I get a copy. woooooweeeeee

The second amazing thing was a surprise phone call from SELF magazine in NYC. They were doing an article about healthy lunches and wanted to have a few “samples” of the Lorraine for a photo shoot. !!! Again, I had a day to think it through, and decided yes. I had one day to get them made and shipped to make the deadline. Done. Look for that beautiful bag in the March issue coming up here pretty soon. Very Cool.

I am ordering oilcloth and cutting and sewing to get ahead for what I hope will be a lot of orders. Wish me well and send me good energy vibs. Maybe I should go have coffee with my cousin!

Some new designs are coming down the pike. Ready for the wedding season. We will have personalized options available for these sweet confections.

My Fall Arts Walk window is ready to be seen! I installed My Great Oilcloth Study at Inside Vintage-Downtown Olympia. Thanks Hana!

Here’s a few pictures:

hi everybody! this summer has been very busy with wholesale orders and a road trip to Lake Tahoe, visits from family, and prepping our cute house for a new paint job.

my dear friend vanessa, who helped me start Dos Chicas has been featured in a calendar! it’s a fundraiser for the burn foundation. the guys, and the ladies, all look pretty hot and they should…they are firefighters! i went to their “fashion” show in Seattle and it was insane, in a good way. lots of women screaming and waiting for the chance to meet their favorite. click on the link to the website to purchase a 2008 calendar to support burn survivors. i have my very own signed copy!

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good afternoon…i have several prototypes and projects going on right now. i always work this way…3 or 4 things going at the same time, so i don’t get bored. 🙂 i’m thinking about little lights and miniatures and that is all i’m going to tell you! this is just a teaser to keep you in suspense a little…come back to read updates. they are coming along very nicely.

hi everyone! i am starting this blog to keep you updated on new ideas and fun things i find around the web, and to share stories and links of worthy causes that are close to my heart. i believe in tithing and giving of my time/talent/riches. if you feel moved, too, please visit these links to learn more about all of these amazing people and spread the love around.

i have aunties who are nuns and they live in ks. they do a lot of good works and could always use supplemental help. here’s their link: sisters of st. joseph